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Dec 23, 2008 | 09:00 AM

#21

will2002

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On any motorcycle, too much light light, aint enough!

Dec 23, 2008 | 01:57 PM

#22

FastHarley

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From: Davie, FL

Different passing lamps test

I took a pair of housings and inserted holes to allow cables to pass through. I have a pair of 4 1/2" headlight lamps and also a pair of 4 1/2" passing lamps. Here are my results so you decide.

35 watt HID 4 1/2" passing lamps/pair (no headlight)

35 watt HID 4 1/2" head lamps/pair (no headlight)

35 watt Halogen 4 1/2" head lamps/pair (no headlight)

35 watt HID 5.75" headlamp (high beam)

Dec 23, 2008 | 02:01 PM

#23

jjohnson77536

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From: Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint55

In my opinion, the single best reason for passing lamps is that it greatly improves the chances of seeing you in the daylight. A worthy investment for the increased safety.

I agree! We were riding in a group and the ride leader mentioned that when I turned on the spots it really made the bike much more visible during the day...

Dec 23, 2008 | 02:07 PM

#24

Primo

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From: Southern California

If you want to keep the single headlight look that sets our SG's apart do what I and others did and go with the H-D Fog Lamps.

Extra light, day and night without adding more hardware to the cyclops front end.

Primo

Dec 23, 2008 | 03:19 PM

#25

bigskyhd

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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)

They're GREAT!! Both in day, and at night. Go Halogen, or Zenon though.

Dec 23, 2008 | 03:23 PM

#26

sprint12

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From: Holland, Oh

Wiring Diagram for passing lamps on with high or low beam.

Last edited by sprint12; May 19, 2010 at 08:47 AM.

Dec 23, 2008 | 03:30 PM

#27

tn_chopper_man

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From: Southeast, TN

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint55

In my opinion, the single best reason for passing lamps is that it greatly improves the chances of seeing you in the daylight. A worthy investment for the increased safety.

I agree 100%...Just like American Express "Don't leave home
without em' on......Ride Safe and Merry Christmas!!!